November 2008 Archives

Archways

I seem to line up branches into archways that invite us in. Like those of Cathedrals, these natural archways also call the soul to venture into the unknown and just believe. Believe in mystery, beauty, creation, love, and mercy. The branches also remind me of arms that embrace us in tough times. May God embrace you also and invite you to Him. Jane Continue Reading…

Posted by Jane Appleby on Nov 28, 2008

Above it all

I felt above it all from the 83rd floor of the Empire State building in New York City. Through the camera lens I composed combinations of buildings that resembled the abstract paintings I had seen in the museums the day before. All this work of our creative nature stood below me: art, architecture, music, theatre, and even the hustle and bustle of daily life. Time seemed to stand still and the movement below became unimportant. There the ominous presence of our Creator became evident over the grandeur of the city below. A wonderful city stood below me and I felt a childlike joy overlooking it this way. Jane Continue Reading…

Posted by Jane Appleby on Nov 27, 2008